EnvironmentPiako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwaterScheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme27 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional Council lays 44 charges against Huntly landfillNo court date has yet been set for Puke Coal's director to appear.16 Aug 02:32 AM
New ZealandWaikato Regional Council's $11K opening event 'great value for money': ChairmanThe attendees included VIPs and ex and current politicians.29 Jul 01:33 AM
EnvironmentBruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."23 Jul 07:17 PM
EnvironmentDistrict council works urgently to upgrade treatment plantIncrease in population of Te Kauwhata adds to pressure on upgrade plans22 Jul 11:06 PM
New ZealandWard Street trial 'diabolical': Waikato Regional Council chairWRC chairman say he's tempted to make his own carparks on Ward St.10 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers fund Waikato Regional Council chair's 'feel-good gifts' at train launchChair Russ Rimmington played down the gift's value, saying it was a bit "mean-spirited".15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlow start for Hamilton-to-Auckland commuter train, plans underway to lure more passengersAn average 37 passengers are using the new intercity service.14 Apr 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Didn't have the guts...' - Suspended councillor's final complaint revealedFinal reasons why Waikato Regional councillor was suspended from committees revealed.02 Mar 07:32 AM
New Zealand'Grow some nuts': Details of council conduct complaint revealedSuspended councillor says the external report was biased and doesn't tell the full story.21 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandCouncillor suspended from council meetings over angry and abusive behaviourLichtwark to undergo training to address angry and abusive communication style.11 Feb 12:03 AM
BusinessFonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.08 Feb 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRich-lister estate controls more water from Waikato River than all of AucklandOne estate - half in dairy farming - can use about 10 per cent of the entire allocation.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor receives three code of conduct complaints in one weekWaikato Regional councillor claims fellow councillors are trying to silence him.07 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandCouncillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tenderWaikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.29 Nov 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessResidents want company out over putrid smell hanging over Waikato townPrevailing winds blow an 'egregious heavy stink of a putrid nature' over the Waikato town.26 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandCouncillor banned from speaking with staffRegional councillor whose outburst made staff cry says it wasn't aimed at anyone.15 Sep 07:41 AM
New ZealandCouncil urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in damsRegional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.01 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandFit-out for Waikato Regional Council's new offices jumps to $8.875mNew office chairs and beautifying the chamber added to the costs of the $8m plus fit-out18 Aug 06:42 AM
New ZealandCity council and bird park owners at loggerheadsCouncil raised serious health and safety and welfare concerns about a Hamilton bird park06 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandAgreement reached: Auckland to take more water from the Waikato RiverAn agreement - in principle - has been reached by the authorities involved.01 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandBoard of inquiry to hear Auckland's water applicationA retired or current Environment Court judge will lead the water inquiry.30 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandMinistry wanted to keep Covid-19 case numbers from local councilsMinistry feared losing control of the Covid-19 information by giving it to councils.29 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandUrgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland CouncilAuckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.28 Jun 05:18 AM
New ZealandDistrict and regional council bosses at war in the WaikatoTwo Waikato leaders have war of words over Ohinewai development.15 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Coromandel havoc, deluge only adds 1% to Auckland water storageFarmers face big clean-up job after storm hits the Coromandel.01 Jun 08:11 PM
New ZealandAuckland's water crisis: Hamilton's Mayor says city 'likely to help'No decision on help would made until late June, at the earliest.27 May 12:19 AM
New ZealandDolphins on Piako River stun Waikato localsAbout 60 dolphins travelled along the Piako River this morning18 May 08:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: High and dry on red tapeEditorial: Auckland's water supply drops below 50 per cent while bureaucracy stagnates.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional Council leaders give 20 per cent of their salaries awayWaikato Regional Council CEO and chairman are also giving away 20 per cent of their pay.20 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandBus patronage drops by at least 90 per cent around NZAlmost empty buses still provide an important service, say providers.15 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandPolice checkpoints could be set up at beach, holiday hotspots at EasterThinking of heading away of Easter - think again.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional councillor says people are being 'eggs' over new signMan behind Raglan lockdown sign said it was pulled down because of 'petty politics'.05 Apr 12:22 AM
New ZealandWaikato councils in a stink over leaky pipeMatamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.25 Feb 01:47 AM
